The Week at Work

This week, Clare and Michelle discuss the Ireland For All rally; The eviction ban; mother and baby home vote; the first anniversary of the Ukraine war and more

This special episode contains speeches and songs from the United Against Racism and Le Cheile rally held on O'Connell Street on Monday, 6th February 2023.  Speakers included activist Ellie Kisyombe, Cllr. Daithí Doolan (Sinn Fein), Paul Murphy TD & Richard Boyd Barrett TD (People Before Profit), Steph Hanlon, Marese Hegarty, Ailbhe Smyth, Dean Scurry and many others. Music by Jimi Cullen and other...

This week Michelle and Conor look at the Le Chéile anti-far right rally in Dublin; new research into the Dublin rental market and corporate landlords; a bizarre 64-page pull-out in the Irish Examiner; Sinn Féin's big mortgage idea; and Bertie Ahern out of the sin bin. The show is interspersed with clips from the Le Chéile rally last Monday.

This week Clare and Conor are in conversation with Dr. Stiofán Ó Nualláin on the ongoing far right attacks on migrants, the structural nature of racism in the Irish state, and the way the media frames the issue.

This week we're in conversation with Dr. John Bissett, researcher, activist and community worker, on his new book, It's Not Where You Live, It's How You Live: Class and Gender in a Dublin Estate. It was recorded while walking around Rialto, the Coombe, and Pimlico.

This week Clare and Conor discuss the social acceptance of Tommy Tiernan's lazy racism; combatting the far-right lies on housing; the upcoming Stardust Fire inquiry; and Paschal Donoghue's election scandals.

This week Michelle and Conor discuss Matt Cooper's dog whistles on the recent racist attacks; Damien English and his missing house; John Bissett's new book on class and gender in working class Dublin; Bono's time warp politics; and Prince Harry's gilded cage. 

This week Michelle and Conor discuss the structural issues behind the health crisis in Limerick and the regions, the problem with RTÉ's Operation Transformation, Bertie Ahern's Presidential run in 2025, and the political vision and strategy of Eoin Ó Broin. 

This week Conor is speaking with Stiofán Ó Nualláin about the north, border polls, and what a post-reunification Ireland would - and should - look like. 

This week Michelle and Conor discuss Leo Varadkar's call for housing for the multinationals, ninety years of Connolly Books, the links between Irish and German fascists, and climate denialism within Sinn Féin.

Today we're looking at the way that finance flows through the city of Dublin, focusing on phantom aircraft leasing and international property funds. Recorded as a walk through around St. Stephens Green Square with Aubrey Robinson.

Special episode with Stiofán Ó Nualláin and Conor McCabe where they discuss the politics and practice of activist education. Recorded on a stroll around Belfast, from Trademark's office at the Peace Wall to the James Connolly Centre on the Falls, via Shankill and the Springfield Road.

This week Michelle and Conor discuss the controversy over Eoin Ó'Broin calling for the sacking of the State Chief Economist, The Assembly in the North, Elon Musk and Twitter, Bono's capitalist heaven, and the horrors of 1986 Self Aid.

An interview with Joe Carolan, trade union organiser in New Zealand, on fair employment legislation and possible strategies for Ireland.

Recorded live in UCC with Alex Homits of the Decency for Dunnes Workers Campaign and Noel Murphy of the Independent Workers Union.  12 October at The Hub, UCC. 

This week Michelle and Conor go through this year's alternative budgets with an analysis of the housing solutions put forward by Sinn Féin, People before Profit, Social Democrats, and Labour.

This week Michelle and Conor discuss the recent budget, possible policy responses from the trade union movement, and the need for a class analysis of Irish unity.

This week Clare and Conor discuss Irish neutrality, the upcoming Right to Housing Referendum, Bertie Ahern's kite-flying over a presidential bid, and a recently-published Anti-Poverty Strategy for Co. Clare

Special edition with Sinéad Mercier and Conor McCabe where they discuss the dynamics of the Irish comprador/Middleman sector, its deep roots in the institutions of the state, and how that plays out in terms of climate action. They discuss agriculture, housing, energy, and mining, and reflect on ideas for a genuine decolonial Irish climate action energy strategy.

This week Dave and Michelle discuss: Energy crisis “for industry” Token windfall tax for super profits Robert Troy: Election candidates disclose interests ahead of elections Will we see a SIPO with bite? How to ease the cost of living: wash little, eat tinned fish and lay off the drink Company shares for workers Tony Holohan report Public sector pay talks The Pope & warmongering Access to Mini...

This week Dave and Michelle discuss: Minister for regulation not sure of regulations – Robert Troy Renters charged €45 for applications Students spending 60% of wages on rent “Headbutted, hit and abused – hospital staff subjected to hundreds of assaults at work” Pressure on An Bord Pleanála Students and teachers under pressure Millions to be saved if state bought buildings Hate related incidents G...

This week Dave and Michelle are joined by Des Fagan, Union official with Forsa, to discuss: Fresh public sector pay talks Amazon says Unions are not the best answer for its Irish employees Dublin Bus workers to vote on five year pay and change deal “Tweeps” who work for Twitter & collective employee names Businesses paying half PRSI EU average Datacentres cause of blackouts RTB fining landlord...

This week Dave and Michelle discuss: Farming carbon targets & climate collapse Irish Water and the water referendum Housing referendum Electric car subsidies Disability health services Five new pension rates linked to age you retire AIB, free market banking and rural Ireland Workers priced out of the housing market Dunnes workers lodge life changing pay claim Big tobacco lobby and vapes Vicky...

This week Dave, Michelle and Clare discuss: Climate breakdown Rent Pressure Zones & Housing Lobbying & the media Pensions timebomb options Travellers rights Cost of Living Crisis Forsa balloting for action And much more…

A walk through Dublin's northside, looking at the dynamic between property developers, Dublin City Council, and artist-led studios. We stop at sites related to Pallas Studios, the City Arts Centre, the Ormond Multi-Media Centre, the Complex, and Block T. We also discuss Richmond Road Studios.